AGP Executive Report
Last update: 14 minutes agoPublic Safety Crackdown: The Agriculture Department is warning livestock owners to secure animals under the Animals Act, saying stray cattle, horses, goats, donkeys and sheep are linked to road accidents and community damage, with seizure, impoundment costs, fines and possible imprisonment for repeat offenders. Crime and Justice: Police have ruled out foul play in the death of 34-year-old Talia Norma Hippolyte, confirming suicide by hanging after a post-mortem found no signs of sexual or other physical violence. Gender-Based Violence Pressure: Opposition figures Sarah Flood-Beaubrun and UWP colleagues renewed calls for a stronger, coordinated crime strategy and better protection systems after Joy St Omer’s killing, while youth and faith leaders are pushing for a full review of justice and social support. High-Profile Murder Case: Police say they have arrested a suspect in the murder of sports figure Darrion Roberts, as Saint Lucia’s homicide count for early 2026 shows gun violence driving the spike. Local Governance and Economy: Deputy PM and Tourism Minister Ernest Hilaire says Castries vendors displaced by the Vendors Arcade redevelopment should get support, but compensation should be handled based on who owes rent and who truly suffered losses. Regional Courts: Trinidadian jurist Margaret Price-Findlay was sworn in as Chief Justice of the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court.
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